Fraser Coast Property Industry Association Re-Elects Leadership Team and Celebrates
Milestones at Annual General Meeting.
The Fraser Coast Property Industry Association (FCPIA) held its Annual General Meeting on 15
July 2025 at the Fraser Room, Boat Club Hervey Bay. The meeting was attended by a strong
representation of members and featured the re-election of the entire Management Committee for
another term.
We are pleased to confirm the re-election of Glen Winney as President, David Buckley as Vice
President, Peter Bennet as Treasurer, and Maggie Brennan as Secretary. Kim Carter and Cameron
Sonter continue their roles on the Executive Committee, reflecting the team’s unity and consistent
leadership.
In addition to the Executive Committee, the FCPIA’s two subcommittees – Policy (Ward Vietch,
Kane Macready, Jemma Derksen, Robert Mackay) and Events & Marketing (Ingrid Gorissen) – also
remain unchanged. The Policy Subcommittee continues to tackle critical infrastructure and
planning issues, while the Events Committee continues to deliver standout professional and
community events.
President Glen Winney highlighted the Association’s momentum over the past 12 months.
Membership has grown to nearly 100 corporate members from a diverse mix of industries. The
Association delivered several successful workshops, including the popular Development Lifecycle
session, a Q&A with top accountants, and an energising session with guest speaker Allan Pease.
The flagship “Women in Heels” event raised around $10,000 for Fraser Coast Mates and returns
this August.
FCPIA’s policy influence continues to grow through the strength of its Memorandum of
Understanding (MOU) with Council. The Association is actively contributing to policy on planning
schemes, infrastructure charges, housing diversity, and more. Its 2025/26 Priority Projects list
outlines key regional initiatives the FCPIA is advocating for.
Weekly opinion columns and active digital engagement have kept the community informed, and
the Association remains passionate about youth retention as a long-term economic and
community goal.
Glen Winney commented, “It’s our growing and engaged membership that gives us influence with
local, state and federal governments. I encourage every member to invite just one other business
to join – because the louder our collective voice, the stronger our region’s future.”
For further information, please contact:
Glen Winney
President, Fraser Coast Property Industry Association
E: admin@fcpia.com.au
